Style For Style: A Cutting Edge Solution to Slippery Soles

Hot shoes like this Roberto Cavalli Oil Slick Bootie Pump, $905, are only hot if you can actually wear them. I'm sure most of you have had this problem: you excitedly put on your new favorite shoes, only to find that the soles are so slippery, you feel unstable everywhere you go. That is simply unacceptable, especially since you paid so much money for those gorgeous puppies. The whole world needs to see them, but what the world doesn't need to see is you falling flat on your face!

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Yup, you're staring at a pair of Fiskars Nonstick Bent Scissors, $13. I know the thought of putting scissors near your new shoes is scary, but trust me on this one. Take the scissors and make a few large "X"s on the soles. That should take care of the problem. And don't worry, this doesn't count as abuse!

I just don't think I could go near a fabulous pair of shoes with scissors, even if it is for the bottom. I use those sticky no-skid pad things, because they also help when you are walking on carpet.I think next time I'll go the the shoe repair shop & get the rubber put on.

I just don't think I could go near a fabulous pair of shoes with scissors, even if it is for the bottom. I use those sticky no-skid pad things, because they also help when you are walking on carpet.
I think next time I'll go the the shoe repair shop & get the rubber put on.

i tried those sticky pads and they seem to wear out so fast! i take mine to my fave shoe repair guy and have rubber put on them instead. he does a really good job and you cant even tell that the rubber wasnt there to begin with. helps the shoes last a lot longer too. ^__^

I tried scoring the bottom of some flats the other day, but I think those soles were just too soft, because they were smooth again by the end of the day. I can see it working on harder soles, though (which would probably be the more expensive ones).I've got and old pair of heels from my mom and they're so slick. I've been thinking about taking them to a shoe repairer, but I might try this first, 'cause it seems like scoring them will work, as long as they're not too worn down already!

I tried scoring the bottom of some flats the other day, but I think those soles were just too soft, because they were smooth again by the end of the day. I can see it working on harder soles, though (which would probably be the more expensive ones).
I've got and old pair of heels from my mom and they're so slick. I've been thinking about taking them to a shoe repairer, but I might try this first, 'cause it seems like scoring them will work, as long as they're not too worn down already!

Shuffle-ball-change is a basic tap dancing step.This trick, about scoring the bottom of shoes, is VERY old. And chiza is right, you don't cut deep, you are just adding traction.I have never liked the little thingies you stick to the bottom of your shoes. They always get unsticky and fall off at the worst times. =(

Shuffle-ball-change is a basic tap dancing step.
This trick, about scoring the bottom of shoes, is VERY old. And chiza is right, you don't cut deep, you are just adding traction.
I have never liked the little thingies you stick to the bottom of your shoes. They always get unsticky and fall off at the worst times. =(

i don't think i can put x's on my shoes...i'd rather walk on concrete but i'm not sure i can do that to my shoes either... this is the reason why i haven't worn my CL's yet, dammit...maybe i just have to suck it up... lol

I dont see how this will help...a couple of x's?? I would rather get the stick on no-slip patches. I think a shuffle-ball-change is a dance step, right?? Basically just go out on the concrete and scuff your soles around to rough them up.

I dont see how this will help...a couple of x's?? I would rather get the stick on no-slip patches.
I think a shuffle-ball-change is a dance step, right?? Basically just go out on the concrete and scuff your soles around to rough them up.

The little patchy things never work for me, but scratching them on the sidewalk does. Never done the scissors thing and I probably won't. The rubber sole is worth trying as long as it doesn't mess up the look of the shoe.

Or falling on you bum. I had a pair shoes like this in college. I remember walking down a hill -- and then suddenly being on my butt, legs straight out in front of me. I have no recollection of falling, just suddenly sitting. Not quite the impression one wants to make, so if you wear shoes like this, beware the hills, girls. :)

i always take shoes (especially expensive shoes) to a shoe repair person right away and have them put on rubber soles....they protect and add to the longevity of the shoe...the soles should cost about $25.00 and then u don't slip and u help add to the sole w/ some proper protection....